October 17, 2022
Kenya: Police Granted 7 Days To Probe Kiambu Politician Gladys Mwangi Accused Of Murder
A Kiambu court has allowed detectives to detain for seven days a Kiambu politician Gladys Njeri Mwangi on suspicion that she murdered her husband George Mwangi last week on… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect In Ida Odinga Bodyguard's Killing Detained For 14 Days
The suspect in the murder of Ida Odinga's body guard, Collins Okundi, has been detained for 14 days by a Kisumu court to allow for further investigations into the incident. Read more »
Kenya: I've No Capacity Or Constitutional Mandate To Investigate Terror Financiers - Duale
The undelivered pledge by Defense Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale to unmask terror groups in the country was back to haunt him during his vetting. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Says Kenyans Will Be Able to Renew Old Generation Passports After Nov 30 Deadline
The government says Kenyans will still be able to renew or replace the old generation passports even after the November 30 deadline. Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Vows To Liaise With Ministries To Avert Law Suits If Appointed AG
Attorney General Nominee Justin Muturi has pledged to liaise with ministries to avert lawsuits. Read more »
Kenya: Duale, Omanga Join Amnesty International in Lauding DCI Special Service Disbandment
A section of political leaders and rights groups have lauded the government's decision to dissolve the Special Service Unit (SSU), a formation within the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »
Kenya: Public Prosecutor Granted 3 Weeks to Review Evidence in Gachagua Case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has been granted three weeks to review evidence in the graft case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and nine… Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Skirts Question on DPP's Move to Drop Criminal Charges Against Elected Officials
Attorney General Nominee Justin Muturi has refused to give his stand on the move by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji to drop a litany of cases last week, a… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: Environment Court Dismisses Mau Forest Petition By 40,000 Evictees
The Mau Forest evictees have suffered a major setback after a three-judge bench sitting at the Narok Environment and Land Court (ELC) dismissed their petition. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Slams DPP Haji for Ending Major Corruption Cases
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has slammed the Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji for withdrawing major corruption cases against top officials saying the trend is… Read more »
Kenya: Labour Court Suspends Establishment of Chief Administrative Secretary Office
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended the establishment of the office of the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the public service. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Kenya: Kiambu Politician Gladys Chania Arrested Over Husband's Murder in Their Bedroom, Body Found in the Forest
Prominent Kiambu politician Glady's Chania has been arrested for allegedly planning the murder of her husband whose body was found in a thicket. Read more »
Kenya: Sarah Cohen Calls for Kinoti's Prosecution After Evidence Falsification Claim
Sarah Wairimu Cohen, the wife of murdered Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, is now calling for the investigation and prosecution of ex-DCI boss George Kinoti over his role on alleged… Read more »
Kenya: Ida Odinga's Police Bodyguard Shot Dead, Clash Over Woman Suspected
A police bodyguard assigned to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's spouse, Ida, has been shot dead near Uzima University in Kisumu. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Kenya: Drink-Driving - Cop Burnt to Death, 2 Colleagues Injured in Siaya Car Crash
A police officer was burnt to death while his two colleagues were seriously injured after their vehicle burst into flames last night in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: Mohamed Amin Replaces Kinoti as New Directorate of Criminal Investigations Director
William Ruto has appointed Amin Mohamed Ibrahim as the new director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Read more »
October 16, 2022
Kenya: 3 Held in Nyandarua for Possessing Over 13kgs in of Marijuana
Police in Ngano Police Station Nyandarua County are holding three suspects for possession and processing of bhang for the market. Read more »
Kenya: Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Special Service Unit, Formerly Flying Squad, Disbanded
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Special Service Unit (SSU) has been disbanded. Read more »
Kenya: Haji Denies Waiving UK Extradition of Ex-Kenya Power MD Samuel Gichuru
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has denied waiving the extradition of the ex-Kenya Power (KPLC) Managing Director Samuel Gichuru who is wanted in the United… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Linked to Fatal Shooting of Ida Odinga's Bodyguard Arrested
The suspect into the murder of a bodyguard to Ida Odinga has been arrested in Eldoret. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Police Reforms to End Extrajudicial Killings
President William Ruto has vowed to end police brutality and enforced disappearances in the country as he seeks to streamline the security sector. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Kenya: Police Recover 5 Firearms Seized From Slain Officers in Turkana Bandit Attack
Security agencies have recovered five G3 rifles stolen from officers killed in a banditry attack in Turkana East three weeks ago. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: DPP's Successive Withdrawals of Uhuru-Era Suits Sparks Public Debate
The recent withdrawal of multiple high-profile cases by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has evoked mixed reactions amid speculation over possible meddling. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Kenya: City Hall Halts Plan to Revoke Licenses for 43 Clubs Notorious for Noise Pollution
The Nairobi City County Government has halted plans to revoke licenses for 43 city clubs which were facing closure over noise pollution. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Kenya: MP Lesuuda Says Tired of Burying Constituents Killed By Bandits, Wants Govt to End Insecurity
Samburu West Member of Parliament Naisula Lesuuda says she is tired of burying her constituents killed by bandits following increased insecurity in the region. Read more »